Why Live in Dallas
Dallas Borough, known as the Pride of Back Mountain, is a lushly wooded community in northeastern Pennsylvania. The recently revamped downtown area features a traffic circle surrounded by shops, restaurants, a library, and a post office. The borough is home to several parks, including the Kenneth A. Young Memorial Park and Charles D. Lemon Tots Lot, and is close to state parks like Frances Slocum State Park, 5 miles east, and Rickett’s Glen State Park, 24 miles west, offering numerous outdoor activities. Dining options in Dallas include casual restaurants serving pizza and wings, and local favorites like Jane’s Sugar Magnolia for custom cakes and cookies. The Overbrook Pub & Grill is popular for its diverse menu. Shopping includes locally owned stores such as Mickey’s Crafts and More and the Back Mountain Makery. Annual events like the Luzerne County Fair and Dallas Harvest Festival add to the community spirit. The Dallas School District, which includes Wycallis Primary Center, Dallas Intermediate School, and Dallas High School, is highly rated. The borough is safer than the national average, with low crime risk areas. Transportation is facilitated by LCTA buses, and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 18 miles away. Homes in Dallas range from ranch and split-level to barn-style residences, with many properties featuring garages and sitting on lots averaging 1 acre.
Home Trends in Dallas, PA
On average, homes in Dallas, PA sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Dallas, PA over the last 12 months is $340,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$155,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
131
Median List Price
$349,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%